Thesis Abstract

Abstract
The construction of a six raised panel door involves a series of intricate steps that require precision and skill to achieve a high-quality finished product. This project aims to provide a detailed guide on how to build a six raised panel door, outlining the materials needed, tools required, and step-by-step instructions for each stage of the construction process. The primary focus of this research is to highlight the traditional woodworking techniques involved in creating a raised panel door, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and attention to detail. The materials required for this project include high-quality wood planks for the door frame, panels, and stiles, as well as wood glue, sandpaper, and finishing materials. The tools needed range from basic carpentry tools such as a saw, chisel, and hammer to more specialized equipment like a router and table saw. Each tool plays a crucial role in shaping and assembling the components of the door to ensure a precise fit and professional finish. The construction process begins with preparing the wood planks by cutting them to the appropriate dimensions and shaping them to create the raised panels and stiles. The raised panels are then carefully carved to achieve the desired profile, while the stiles are cut to accommodate the panels and form the door frame. Joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints are used to assemble the door components securely. Once the panels and stiles are shaped and assembled, the next step involves fitting the panels into the stiles to create the raised panel effect. This process requires patience and attention to detail to ensure a tight fit and seamless integration of the components. The final assembly of the door involves attaching the rails to the stiles and adding any necessary hardware such as hinges and doorknobs. Throughout the construction process, the importance of precision and accuracy is emphasized to achieve a professional-quality raised panel door. Attention to detail in shaping, fitting, and assembling the components is essential to ensure a structurally sound and visually appealing finished product. By following the detailed instructions provided in this guide, woodworking enthusiasts can successfully build a six raised panel door using traditional techniques and craftsmanship.

Thesis Overview

INTRODUCTION TO DOOR

A door is a solid barrier that is fixed in an opening in a wall to hinge , pivot or slide pen (or close).
The door opening or door way allows access and agrees from building and between rooms, compartments and corridors. As a component part of a wall he door and if frame are integral to the overall performance of the wall.
Doors are meant to provide access to the room of a building. They may be constructed of wood, plywood, glass, metal or a combination of these materials they are located in such a way that easy movement and privacy of the room is achieved. For this reason the door are generally placed at the corner of the room in one line. This provides good ventilation and easy movement of the users.
1.1 DEFINITION OF A DOOR
A door can be defined as a hinged, sliding or revolving barrier at the entrance of a building, room or vehicle or in the framework of a cupboard.
1.2 CLASSIFICATION OF A DOOR
Wood door may be classified as:
– Paneled doors
– Flush doors
PANELED DOOR
Paneled doors are frame with stiles and rails around a panel or panel of wood or ply wood because the door is hinged on the side to open, it tends to sink on the lock stile.
The stile and rails have to be joined to resist the tendency of the doors to sink.
FLUSH DOOR
A variety of flush doors are manufactured with plain flush faces both sides and fibreboard facing press moulted often with comparatively shallow sinking to resemble the appearance of a paneled door.
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
This project is aimed at using timber towards the construction of the panel door by the carpenters.
It will try to examine some of the importance of timber to the student while undertaking the project endeavour in using timber in the construction of a pane door.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The essence of this project is to draw the attention of the students, carpenters and individuals in constructing a panel door using timbers.
This research draws the attention of the individuals to the need of timber for construction of a panel door as well as its uses in storing and making a panel door.